Angels pitcher Tommy Hanson is looking to improve to 3-0 for his career against the Yankees on Saturday. KEVIN SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Time: 4:15 pm

Where: Angel Stadium

TV: Fox/11

Did you know: Since 2000, the Angels are 62-55 against the Yankees, the only AL team with a winning record against New York in the regular season.

Numbers game: 10 – Games on this homestand, the Angels' longest of the season.

THE PITCHERS

TOMMY HANSON (3-2, 4.12)

Hanson has started only once this season on a normal four days rest, and only once on five days rest. The trend won't end with this start, which will be on six days rest. Hanson's workload has been erratic because of time he's missed dealing with his stepbrother's death. Hanson gave up seven hits and four walks in five innings last week in Boston, but he allowed two runs and got the victory.

vs. New York: 2-0, 3.48

at Angel Stadium: 1-2, 5.08

Loves to face: None

Hates to face: None

DAVID PHELPS (4-3, 3.90)

Phelps started the season in the Yankees bullpen but stepped into the rotation when Ivan Nova was hurt. Phelps pitched so well that he kept the job even when Nova was healthy. He has a 3.38 ERA as a starter, and that includes a game against the Mets when he gave up five runs and was yanked in the first inning.

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